Communications Specialist

Description/Job Summary

Join a team focused on the success of our customers, the success of our communities, and the success of each other. Farm Credit East is the leading provider of loans and financial accounting services to farmers, foresters, fishermen, and agricultural business
owners across the northeast with nearly $7 billion in loan volume and over $25 million in financial accounting service revenue generated annually. When you pursue a career with Farm Credit East, you have the opportunity to positively impact the families and
businesses that drive the Northeast economy.

As a Communications Specialist, you will be responsible for working as a member of a cross-functional team focused on carrying out a wide range of responsibilities associated with Farm Credit East’s Marketing and Communications program as well as assisting
with Public Affairs and Knowledge Exchange activities. The duties of the individual will further develop and expand as the Marketing and Communications program undertakes new initiatives. The position is accountable for meeting the needs of both internal and
external customers with quality services, growing the business of Farm Credit East, and promoting a positive corporate image at all times. As part of this position, the incumbent will administer social media initiatives to create greater awareness of Farm
Credit East products and services.

This position will be based in Enfield, CT with Farm Credit East's Administration team.

Responsibilities/Duties

Content Development

Utilizing Farm Credit East data and information from other sources, prepare information/articles/analysis for press releases, FarmCreditEast.com,
Financial Partner magazine and other purposes. This may include interviews with internal and external customers. Copyedit materials, as needed.

Work with branch offices to develop local press releases, as needed.

Assist in editing and coordination of various Knowledge Exchange industry reports and Marketing and Communication materials, as necessary.

Develop consistent PowerPoint presentations for internal and external meetings to ensure presentations are free of typos and grammatical errors and that all presentations appropriately represent the association.

In working with our external ad agencies, coordinate branch office local ad and sponsorship requests.

Work closely with various internal teams to develop effective internal communications. At times, this will include newsletter development and layout, in addition to various written materials.

Update the Farm Credit University curriculum, as needed.

Webmaster (FarmCreditEast.com & Intranet)

Maintain FarmCreditEast.com. Update website materials on a regular basis (serve as webmaster). This responsibility will also include coordination of web inquiries.

Assist in staffing the text chat function on FarmCreditEast.com

Today’s Harvest blog content management. This will include interviewing topic experts, drafting blog posts and copyediting, as well as determining appropriate graphic representations.

Maintain intranet sites, SharePoint sites and informational portals to ensure easy access to information and data. Oversee the intranet spotlight and other communications by way of this internal communication tool.

Social Media

Coordinate Farm Credit East’s social media networks as determined appropriate. This will include targeted social copy and graphics. Manage web-based and social media strategies to create greater awareness of Farm Credit East products and services by both
traditional and non-traditional producers.

Monitor and assist in administration and development of content for branch office social media efforts.

Serve as back up for online webinars for both staff and customer purposes. Conduct research necessary for webinar presentations.

Risk Management

Monitor Farm Credit East media coverage, both digital and print, including press releases.

Maintain ad tracking for our country home lending program for auditing purposes.

All Other Duties

Attend and/or assist with coordination of Farm Credit East participation at internal and external events, as well as at industry events across the LSA to promote the image and commitment of the association to the industries we serve. This includes Farm
Credit East’s involvement in selected tradeshows and other events, including customer appreciation events, as necessary.

Serve in a backup capacity for the Director of Marketing and Communications and the Knowledge Exchange and Communications Specialist.

Other duties and responsibilities, as assigned

Required Education

This position requires a Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Business, or a related field.

Required Qualifications

Knowledge of: Agriculture, marketing and communications

Skills in: Creative writing, editing, communications, website administration, research and public relations (including promotions and coordination of high quality events), social media.

Ability to: Achieve goals; be innovative; accept and implement corporate strategies; demonstrate the values of Farm Credit East; maintain confidentiality; be a self-starter; sell; be assertive; relate positively to others; work within a
team environment; listen to customers; use Farm Credit East systems and computers; be logical; work under stress; overcome objections; manage time; assess and accept risk appropriately; inspire others; professionally represent Farm Credit East.

Farm Credit East is an Equal Opportunity Employer. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. It is our goal to make employment decisions that further the principle of equal employment opportunity by utilizing objective standards based upon an individual's qualifications for a specific job opening.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”), if you have a disability and would like a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for a position with Farm Credit East, please call 1-800-562-2235 or e-mail info@farmcreditcareers.com.